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Cueva de las Manos: Protected Area and Geological Landscapes in Santa Cruz Province
Archaeological mapping in the Pinturas River Canyon
Situated in the deep ravines of the Pinturas River Canyon, Cueva de las Manos is a primary protected area illustrating the intersection of prehistoric human activity and Patagonian geology. This site serves as a vital anchor for regional archaeology, featuring rock art layered across volcanic cliff walls that define the unique topography of northwestern Santa Cruz Province.
- Area
- 6 km²
- Established
- 1999
- Visitors
- 8K annual
- Relief
- Upland



